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Tampa Bay defeated Toronto 7–6 on May 12 at Rogers Centre in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Rays' pitching was the decisive factor, striking out 12 Blue Jays batters while allowing just 7 hits and posting a 3.51 ERA, while Toronto's staff surrendered 13 hits and 6 earned runs despite fanning 8. The Rays' offense, though modest with just one home run, generated 13 hits and 6 RBI to edge out a Blue Jays lineup that managed only 7 hits and struck out 12 times, posting a weak .686 OPS. Tampa Bay's superior plate discipline—drawing 6 walks to Toronto's 3—proved marginal but meaningful in a tight contest. The Rays' pitching dominance, particularly their strikeout advantage, overcame a relatively balanced run-scoring environment and kept the game tightly contested throughout. This victory signals Tampa Bay's ability to win games on the road with pitching-first execution, a trend worth monitoring as the Rays navigate the AL East.